Bumby

Bumby Meaning & Origin

About Bumby
The surname Bumby is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "bumb," meaning "to boom" or "to hum." It is believed to have been a nickname given to someone who had a loud or booming voice. Over time, the name evolved into Bumby, and individuals with this surname are likely to have ancestors who were known for their distinctive vocal qualities.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Bumby is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Bumby: 153
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 114,424
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.05

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Bumby based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

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Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PMP
🗽 NYSIIS
BAN
🔊 Soundex
B0510
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
B AH1 M B IY0
🌐 IPA
/bumby*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PMP', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
B510

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Bumby in Braille

Here's how to represent Bumby in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Bumby in braille

How to sign the name Bumby using Sign Language

The image below shows how you can spell Bumby using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Bumby in sign language

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